Wendell, North CarolinaWHPY-AM (Clayton)St. Mark's ChapelTarpleys PondLittle River FallsWendell Falls Hammock Park and AmpitheaterBrea Wendell Falls
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Wendell

Wendell is a town in Wake district, North Carolina, United States of about 6,285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 77 churches, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 waterfalls. The must-see places are WHPY-AM (Clayton), St. Mark's Chapel and Christ Episcopal Church.

35.7810° N, 78.3697° WPop. 6,285

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Within 30 km82 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see62
Notable199
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

WHPY-AM (Clayton)

Attraction · 24 km · Johnston

St. Mark's Chapel, church near Wendell
Must-see

St. Mark's Chapel

Church · 30 km

Christ Episcopal Church, church near Wendell
Must-see

Christ Episcopal Church

Church · 30 km

Places near Wendell by type

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One day from Wendell

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

124 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Wendell
  2. St. Mark's Chapelchurch · 30 min
  3. Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheaterwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Brea Wendell Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Buckhorn Lake Damdam · 45 min
  6. Tarpleys Pondlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Wendell
Today’s loopWendellStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Wendell?

WHPY-AM (Clayton) (attraction, about 24 km), Tarpleys Pond (lake, about 4 km), Little River Falls (waterfall, about 6 km), Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheater (waterfall, about 7 km), Brea Wendell Falls (waterfall, about 8 km), Lake Myra Store (heritage site, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wendell?

196 places on Spotwander: 77 churches, 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 waterfalls, 17 forts & heritage, 17 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Wendell?

Mount Vernon Christian Church, about 20 km by road; Ebenezer Methodist Church (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Wendell?

Tarpleys Pond, about 4 km by road; Taylors Millpond Dam (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wendell?

Start in Wendell, visit St. Mark's Chapel, then Wendell Falls Hammock Park and Ampitheater, then Brea Wendell Falls, then Buckhorn Lake Dam, then Tarpleys Pond, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.